Gladys Winters

Gladys Winters, 81, of Charles City, died Monday, June 23, 2008, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Gladys Winters will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Gladys Irene Darrow Winters, was born May 8, 1927, at Deerfield, the daughter, of Delbert and Vera (Strickler) Darrow. She grew up on a farm where at a young age she took a great interest in cooking and by the age of ten cooked and served entire family meals. Gladys graduated from the Colwell High School as valedictorian. She married James Webb in 1944. From this union a son, Stanley, was born. They later divorced. On October 26, 1958, she was united in marriage to Forest "Louie" Winters. They farmed near Charles City. Gladys was employed as a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell for 31 years. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church where she served as president, secretary and treasurer several times over the years for the Trinity United Methodist Church Women's Clubs and Midi's group. Gladys loved cooking. She had a collection of over 200 cookbooks and 20 plus boxes of clipped recipes as she was always ready to try something new. Many of her favorite recipes can be found in locally published cookbooks. She made cookies many years for the Red Cross Blood Bank each month, averaging up to 12 dozen a month. Gladys loved to garden and plant flowers. Flowers surrounded their home. She was a member of the Cowbelles, Beef Producers, Cattlemen's Club, Senior Club and several other organizations.

Living family members include her three children, Carol Anne (Larry Schriever of Floyd, Stanley (Cheryl) Webb of Cannon Falls, Minn. and Michael (Sherry) Winters of Osage; eight grandchildren, Eric, Letti, Lauri, Troy, Tamara, Eric, Heidi, Stephen and their spouses; 26 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Carol Litterer of Charles City and Judy (Don) Bluhm of Charles City; three brothers, Dean (Anita) Darrow of Charles City, Keith (Alydth) Darrow of Cedar Falls and Paul (Sharon) Darrow of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; great grandson, Ethan Gates; sister, Karen Darrow; a brother, Kenneth Darrow; a sister-in-law, Esther Darrow; and a nephew, David Darrow. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Robert R. Swab

Robert R. Swab, 84, of Charles City, died Sunday, June 15, 2008, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Robert Swab will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Gary Van Wert of the Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Military Honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday.

Robert Raymond Swab was born September 13, 1923, at Marble Rock, the son of Clarence and Elsie (Kivell) Swab. He graduated from the Greene High School and attended 2 years at Overland College. At the age of 17 Robert entered the United States Navy where he was stationed in the South Seas. While in the Navy, Robert attained the rank of Ensign and began training to become a pilot. After leaving the Navy, Robert finished his training and became a private pilot for his business. On April 20, 1947, he was united in marriage to Wreatha Williams at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. For 52 years he was an owner of Allied Construction Company in Charles City. Robert was a member of the Elks Club, president of the Iowa Concrete Association and served on the board of directors for First Citizens Bank. His interests included playing golf, playing cards with his friends, operating heavy equipment, construction, and spending time with his daughter and grandchildren.

Living family members include his wife, Wreatha Swab of Charles City; daughter, Teresa Nelson of Duluth, Minn.; four grandchildren, Melanie Nelson, Amy Nelson, John Nelson and Leah (Randy) Ritzko; great granddaughter, Violet Ritzko; brother, Max Swab of Marshalltown; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Wilma Grant, Aileen Samek and Marguerite Swab.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Viola Todd

Viola Todd, 98, of Charles City, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Graveside services for Viola Todd will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Pastor Gary Van Wert of the Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday.

Viola Todd was born March 29, 1910, at Fredericksburg, the daughter of Christian and Edith (Aikin) Gitsch. She graduated from the Charles City High School in 1929. On September 5, 1936, she was united in Marriage to Eldon G. Todd at Galena, Ill. Viola was employed for several years at the Bell Telephone Company as an operator. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, numerous Bridge Clubs and the McKinley Home Crafts. Her interests included playing cards, knitting and crocheting.

Living family members include her son, Mike Todd of Kansas City, Mo.; and granddaughter, Kathryn Todd of Minneapolis, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Sheryl Ann; and granddaughter, Mary.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee St. Charles City, IA 50616.

Gertrude A. Koebrick

Gertrude A. Koebrick, 104, a resident of Cedar Health in Charles City, IA, formerly of South Cedar Terrace #70, in Charles City died Thursday, (June 12, 2008) at Cedar Health in Charles City, IA.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to www.fullertonfh.com website.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

John C. Seckar

John C. Seckar, 85, of Charles City, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at his home in Charles City.

Memorial services for John Seckar will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

John Charles Seckar was born March 1, 1923, on a farm near Erin, N.Y., the son of Joseph and Apolena (Tethal) Seckar. His early childhood was spent in the New York area until the age of four, when the family moved to St. Ansgar and then to Austin, Minn. During the depression his parents bought a small acreage in Mitchell. John graduated in 1941 from the Mitchell Community Schools. After graduation he entered the U.S. Air Force on June 10, 1941. He was stationed for one year in Australia. John was a First Lieutenant and flew 36 missions over enemy territory. On April 21, 1945, he was united in marriage to Emma M. Loden at Monroe, La. To this union four children were born. They made their home in Mitchell, during this time John served on the city council, school board, cemetery board and as mayor. John spent 41 years working for Oliver/White Farm Equipment Co. in both blue collar and management positions. He held many positions including night superintendent. In 1960, they moved to Charles City where he served on the draft board, as a Boy Scout leader and taught gun safety. John was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he served on the
Stewardship Committee and chaperoned a youth group to New Orleans. He was very proud of his 47 year membership in the Floyd Lions Club. During retirement, John and Emma spent 24 wonderful years in Harlingen Tex., where they enjoyed the company of their friends at Emerald Grove Resort. The family spent many enjoyable times together traveling and camping. He was pleased with his involvement initiating and participating in family reunions on both sides of the family that remain active to this day. John also enjoyed photography and the companionship of many appreciative dogs. John had many physical challenges during the last several years. He was a dialysis patient for three years and survived numerous surgeries for his heart and back.

Living family members include his wife, Emma Seckar of Charles City; his children, Paula (Terry) Wittmer of Sheridan, Wyo., David (Jenny) Seckar of Floyd, Patricia Seckar of Decorah and Marilyn (Ted) Horsley of Sheridan, Wyo.; nine grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two granddaughters; three brothers; and five sisters;

Memorials may be directed to the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 South Main Street Charles City, IA 50616 or to the Mercy Dialysis Center, 707 Gilbert St. Charles City, IA 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Thecla L. Ott

Thecla L. Ott, 84, of Charles City, died Monday, June 9, 2008, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Thecla Ott will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. The Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. and there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Thursday.

Thecla Lorraine Wenthold Ott was born January 7, 1924, at Festina, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Kleve) Wenthold. She attended school in Festina. On April 24, 1946, she was united in marriage to Oscar Ott at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Festina. Thecla was very active in helping her husband on their farm near Rudd. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Rosary Society and Senior Citizens Center. Her interests included crocheting, needle point, cooking, baking and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Living family include nine children, Joyce (Jim) Foth of Ankeny, Jerald (Mary) Ott of Mason City, Richard (Linda) Ott of Nora Springs, Phyllis (Bill) Ritter of Nevada, Dean (Ann) Ott of Marble Rock, Larry (Debra) Ott of Greene, Cyndi (Robert) Scott of Des Moines, Sheri (Bernard) Larson of Round Rock, Tex. and Sally (Patrick) VanHooser of Forest City; 24 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; four sisters, Evelyn Wiltgen of Ossian, Agatha Burke of Waucoma, Noreen (Bob)
Drahozal of Cedar Rapids and Margaret Ann (Gervase) Hanken of Calmar; five brothers, Greg Wenthold of Ossian, Ray (Marsha) Wenthold of Ossian, Francis (Joanne) Wenthold of Ossian, Linus (Connie) Wenthold of Sleepy Eye, Minn. and Ronald (Marlene) Wenthold of Ossian; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Oscar; grandson Jamie Ott; sister, Rita Wiltgen; and brother, Eddie Wenthold.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Lester Beaver

Lester Beaver, 87, of Charles City, died Friday, June 6, 2008, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Lester Beaver will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag, of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will continue Thursday an hour prior to the service.

Lester Jewel Beaver was born March 27, 1921, at Sergeant, Minn., the son of Roy and Laura (Newman) Beaver. He received his education at Rose Creek, Minn. Lester proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. On December 28, 1946, he was united in marriage to Peggy Roy. They lived all of their lives in Charles City where Lester worked for 34 years at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company. Lester also did painting, repaired lawnmowers, snow blowers, and small engines, and had a Watkins route. He was happiest when he was busy working. Lester was a member of the American Legion, U.A.W. as well as a life long member of the V.F.W.

Living family members include his wife of 61 years, Peggy Beaver of Charles City; three children, Dave (Deborah) Beaver, Connie Beaver, and Dennis (Deborah) Beaver all of Charles City; five grandchildren, Ammie (James) Joslin, Kevin Beaver, Shannon (Amber) Hoy, Jennifer (Shawn) Castillo and Jacob Beaver; three great grandchildren, Lincoln Joslin, Austin Castillo and Taylor Hoy; and four sisters, Joy Delaney of Trona, Calif., Mary Pryor and Alice Merical both of Des Moines and Ruth(Merle) Pannhoff of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Bill, Ralph and Owen Beaver; and two sisters, Helen Leidol and Esther Parmenter.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Marcine McDevitt

Marcine McDevitt, 92, of Charles City, formerly of Keokuk, died Thursday, June 5, 2008, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Marcine McDevitt will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue Tuesday an hour prior to the service.

Marcine Elizabeth Dupy McDevitt was born March 10, 1916, at Ottumwa, the daughter of Oscar and Catherine (McManis) Dupy. She graduated from the Keokuk Senior High School in 1933. On August 18, 1940, she was united in marriage to John McDevitt at Keokuk. They lived in Keokuk all their lives until moving to Charles City in 2003. Marcine worked many years as a medical secretary at a Doctor's office. She enjoyed doing crafts of various kinds, needlework and taking car rides especially along the
Mississippi.

Living family members include her husband, John McDevitt of Charles City; three children, Michael (Jane) McDevitt of Coatsville, Pa., Marcia (Richard) Olesen of Charles City and Cathy (Bob) Guess of Amarillo, TX; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a sister, Virginia Mollers of Keokuk.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two granddaughters, Debbie and Diana Guess; a brother, Carl Dupy; a sister, Arline Dupy; and a brother-in-law, Wayne Mollers.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Velma Pint

Velma Pint, 87, of Charles City, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at her home.

Funeral services for Velma Pint will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Bethany Alliance Church. Pastor Kent Sovine will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will continue Monday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Velma Irene Conaway Pint was born December 9, 1920, at Perry, the daughter of Lawrence "Dick" and Esther (Bales) Conaway. She graduated from the Perry High School in 1936. On May 29, 1953, she was united in marriage to Leo Pint at Sioux Falls, S.D. They lived and worked in Charles City all of their lives. Leo died on November 6, 2005. Velma was a member of Bethany Alliance Church and the V.F.W. Women's Auxiliary. Her interests included making ceramics, camping, fishing, and working with her flowers. Velma will be remembered for her ministering to the needs of others in a variety of ways. Her grandchildren were always very special to Velma and she looked forward to sharing their lives together.

Living family members include four children, Leonard (Edna) Gottschalk of Phoenix, Ariz., Larry (Nancy) Pint of Manchester, Daryl (Dawn) Pint of Waverly and Cherie (Greg) Stough of Charles City; 10 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and a brother, Mahlon (Donna) Conaway of
Perry. She will also be missed by her cat Katie.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two infant grandsons; and a brother, Lawrence Conaway.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Weisenstein

Mary Weisenstein, 91, of Charles City, died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Mary Weisenstein will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Todd Yeaton will officiate. Burial will be in the Horton Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Mary Mishler Weisenstein was born October 1, 1916, in Bremer County, the daughter of Herb and Bertha (Stufflebeam) Mishler. She received her education at Nashua. In 1935 she was united in marriage to Daniel Weisenstein at Waverly. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Mary's interests included sewing, knitting, crocheting and doing various crafts.

Living family members include three children, LaVonne (Richard) Butterfield of Center Point, Francis (Cleo) Weisenstein of Granger, Ind., and Robert Weisenstein of Prairie du Chein, Wis.; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and a brother, Don Mishler of Waverly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two grandchildren; and a great grandson.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth “Toots” Dickhoff

Ruth “Toots” Dickhoff, 96, of Charles City, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Ruth Dickhoff will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday where the Rosary will be recited at 9 a.m.

Ruth Mae Green Dickhoff was born January 9, 1912, at Charles City, the daughter of William and Edith (Bovia) Green. She received her education at Charles City. On April 29, 1932, she was united in marriage to Donald Dickhoff at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Donald died on November 23, 1959. Toots spent her life working for others. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and past member of the Blue Star Mothers and Vista Volunteers. Her interests included gardening, baking, canning, reading, dancing, fishing, singing and playing „500‰. Her life centered around her family and she took every opportunity to share her life with them.

Living family members include three children, Bill (Jeanette) Dickhoff of Des Moines, Sharon Herman of Charles City and David Dickhoff of Mt. Pleasant; 14 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Marie (Don) Nord of Minn.; and several nieces and nephews including Gayle Green.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Danny and Chuck Dickhoff; a daughter, Jeannine Bluhm; an infant grandson, baby Dickhoff; a great grandson, Stephen Davidson; three brothers; and three sisters.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements

Robert Schmidt

Robert Schmidt, 100, of Floyd, died Monday, June 2, 2008, at his home.

Funeral services for Robert Schmidt will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor LaVonne Kaasa, pastor of the Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Floyd.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Friday.

Robert Hanf Schmidt was born on the family farm south of Floyd on April 13, 1908, the son of Wencel and Minnie (Hanf) Schmidt. He graduated from the Floyd High School in 1925 and attended Iowa State University. On September 29, 1934, he was united in marriage to Angeline Beekman at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They worked on the family farm and fed cattle even into the retirement years. Angeline died on October 4, 1989. Robert served as secretary of the Floyd Consolidated School for several years, as township clerk and helped in establishing the Floyd County Soil Conservation District. His interests included livestock, Chesapeake dogs and raising geraniums.

Living family members include a daughter, Sandra Ewalt of Floyd; three grandchildren, Darcy Ewalt Barrentine and her family Briana Rae and Brandon Luke Barrentine, Mark (Kay) Ewalt and Kyle Ewalt and his family Kara Amber and Shelby Ray Ewalt; a sister, Vanita Workman of Floyd; several nieces and nephews; and many good neighbors and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Angeline.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Martha Hosek

Martha Hosek, 92, of Charles City, died Monday, June 2, 2008, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Martha Hosek will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. The Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

The family will greet friends at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. where the rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m.

Martha Havel Hosek was born March 3, 1916, in Howard County, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Zak) Havel. On September 24, 1934, she was united in marriage to William J. Hosek at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin. Along with helping her husband on the farm, the two of them owned and operated Malek and Hosek General Store in Schley. After moving to Charles City Martha was employed at Salsbury Laboratories and the Up Town Café. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and St. Rose Circle. Her interests included crocheting, flowers, gardening and fishing.

Living family members include one sister, Anna Samec of Cresco; sister-in-law, Rose Bouska of Cresco; and several nieces; nephews; close friends; and neighbors.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill on August 7, 2007; three brothers, Lewis Havel, Frank Havel Jr. and Marceline Havel; and eight sisters, Frances Frana, Rose Triska, Mary Frana, Celia Vokaty, Agnes Milota, Lillian Pecinovsky, Emma Moravetz, and Marcella Opat.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Knights of Columbus, 502 Clark St. Charles City, IA 50616 or to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Ln Charles City, IA 50616.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Esther Darrow

Esther Darrow, of Charles City, died Saturday, May 31, 2008, at the 9th street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Esther Darrow will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will continue Wednesday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Esther Magdalene Legel Lines Darrow was born February 19, 1909, at Roanoke, Ill., the daughter of Louis and Anna (Brugger) Legel. The Legel family later moved to Nashua where she graduated from the Nashua High School. On September 26, 1931 she married Volna Lines. To this union two children, Merlin and Barbara, were born. It was on October 6, 1955, that Esther was united in marriage to Kenneth Darrow at Las Vegas, Nev. After Kenneth's retirement from Ford in 1985, they returned to Charles City. Esther was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Her greatest joy was in sharing her life with the grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Living family members include two children, Merlin Lines of St. Croix Falls, Wis. and Barbara (Walt) Denson of Rapid City, S.D.; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; a brother, Edwin (Erica) Legel; and several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; a grandson, Tony Joe; a daughter-in-law, Geri Lines; and two sisters, Elsa Stille and Louise Wright.

Esther's family wishes to thank her special sisters-in-law, Judy Bluhm and Carol Litterer, for all their support over the past two years.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee Street, Charles City, IA 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.